Tronixpro

Welcome to Gerry’s Fishing. As the UK’s largest specialist independent fishing tackle store, we have spent over 40 years supplying anglers with the gear they need to conquer everything from our local tides right here in Morecambe Bay to the deepest marks across the globe. Today, we are taking a deep dive into one of the most innovative, disruptive, and highly respected sea fishing brands in the industry: Tronixpro.

Whether you are a seasoned competition match angler or a weekend warrior hitting the shingle for the first time, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the history, the specialities, and the flagship products that make Tronixpro a staple on the British coastline.

The History of Tronixpro: From Humble Beginnings to Sea Fishing Titans

The Tronixpro story is one of genuine, grassroots angling passion. Founded in 2007 by West Sussex native George Cunningham, the brand did not start in a corporate boardroom. George was a full-time plumber who spent his weekends obsessively dedicated to sea angling, both for pleasure and on the highly competitive match circuit.

Like many of the greatest angling companies, Tronixpro was born out of a simple need to solve a problem. On a bright Wednesday morning in February 2007, George received a shipment of swivels and rig components that he had decided to sell via eBay. Pounding the pavements of his local tackle shops, he sold out of his initial stock in record time. He recognized a massive gap in the market for high-quality, reliable, yet affordable terminal tackle.

The early days of Tronixpro focused heavily on the meticulous details of rig building: booms, rubber stops, hooks, and beads. However, the brand truly launched into the stratosphere with the introduction of the Tronixpro Rig Winder. While not an entirely new concept globally, George refined the design and brought it to the UK market at a price point that made it viable for everyday anglers. It completely revolutionized how UK sea anglers stored and organized their pre-tied, messy rigs, making the Tronixpro Rig Winder the industry byword for rig storage.

As traction took hold, George hung up his plumbing tools to focus on TronixFishing full-time. The brand has never shied away from challenging the status quo. They were one of the primary pioneers in introducing and heavily pushing the three-piece continental-style surfcasting rod to the UK market. At a time when British anglers were fiercely loyal to stiff, heavy two-piece broomsticks, Tronixpro proved that lightweight, ultra-sensitive three-piece blanks could cast massive distances and register the smallest of bites.

Today, Tronixpro is one of the largest sea-angling-only brands in Europe, producing thousands of products and sponsoring massive events like the Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival.

Where Tronixpro Specializes: The Coastal Experts

Unlike brands that try to be everything to everyone across carp, coarse, and fly fishing, Tronixpro stays strictly in its lane: Sea Fishing. This razor-sharp focus allows their research and development team to excel to the highest levels.

Tronixpro specializes in bridging the gap between elite, continental match-fishing techniques and the rugged, demanding realities of UK shore angling. They are the masters of the “hybrid” approach.

Here is exactly where they shine:

• Continental Surfcasting: Bringing lightweight, three-piece rod technology, long-cast fixed spool reels, and ultra-fine bite detection to UK shores.

   

• Competition Match Gear: Designing rods and terminal tackle that allow anglers to make crucial percentage increases in performance, often tested and refined by top-tier pro anglers like Joe Arch.

   

• Premium Terminal Tackle: Engineering the micro-components—swivels, clips, bait elastic, and fluorocarbon—that sit at the business end of your rig where the magic happens.

   

• Accessibility: Delivering top-tier carbon blanks and Fuji components without demanding an astronomical price tag.

   

Famous Tronixpro Product Ranges

At Gerry’s Fishing, we believe that understanding the precise specifications of your gear is the key to success on the water. Below are the detailed product descriptions, uses, and specifications for the most famous and highly sought-after Tronixpro products we stock.

Tronixpro Xenon C-6 LD Rod

Product Details:

The Tronixpro Xenon C-6 LD (Low Diameter) is a masterclass in rod engineering, representing a unique merging of two distinct fishing worlds. It takes the ultra-sensitive, spliced-tip finesse of a European continental rod and packs it into a traditional, equal-section two-piece configuration favored by UK shore anglers. The blank is constructed from high-modulus carbon with an ultra-slim profile that cuts through the air during a cast with minimal resistance. Unlike hollow tips that can be “blind” to small bites, the solid hybrid tip on the LD is hyper-sensitive. The rod is finished with genuine Fuji K-Guides, a sliding Fuji DPS reel seat, and comes pre-fitted with genuine UK-made Mighty Bright reflective tape for ultimate night visibility.

Uses:

This is the ultimate “one-rod” solution for the vast majority of UK shores. It is exceptionally well-suited for clean to mixed ground fishing. The progressive power curve makes it ideal for hunting powerful summer species like rays and smooth-hounds, allowing you to apply constant pressure to tire the fish without pulling the hook. During winter shore fishing, the rod sits perfectly in the tide, holding a 6oz grip lead without tripping it unnecessarily, while the solid tip will still signal a codling’s thump. The low-diameter blank makes it a dream to use in high-wind conditions, preventing the rod from vibrating and dislodging your lead.

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Tronixpro Competition Performance Rod

Product Details:

The Competition Performance is a featherweight powerhouse, tipping the scales at just over 480g. Built from a premium mix of 46T and 40T Japanese carbon, this two-piece rod is designed to offer exceptional bite detection without sacrificing casting power. The tip shrinks to a minuscule 1.92mm diameter, achieved through specialized carbon layering rather than glass, providing a crisp, fast recovery. The blank features a textured rubber grip at the joints for easy disassembly with wet, freezing hands. It is rung with Fuji KWAG guides grading down from a 20mm butt ring, paired with a fixed Fuji DPS reel seat.

Uses:

Designed specifically for the lighter end of clean ground beach work using fixed-spool reels. Powered by a standard overhead cast, the blank compresses smoothly and releases cleanly, creating an effortless, towering trajectory perfect for pushing 5oz plus worm baits out to the feeding zone. It is the go-to rod for targeting flatfish, school bass, and general surf scratching over sand and shingle beaches. The highly flexible tip sits beautifully in the tide and magnifies every twitch, allowing you to feel the seabed’s exact makeup as you retrieve your rig.

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Tronixpro Competition Naga Rod

Product Details:

Developed in conjunction with elite match angler Joe Arch, the Competition Naga is the heavy-duty beast of the Tronixpro two-piece lineup. Engineered from 40T/30T carbon with a reinforced 3k weave, this rod is built to handle extreme punishment. It features a stiff tip that adds immense pressure when tackling big fish in treacherous conditions, combined with a fast, crisp recovery in the mid-section that delivers a smooth, controlled cast with massive payloads. It is fully kitted out with Fuji Alconite K guides, a Fuji Adjustable Reel Seat, and premium Japanese shrink tube grips for maximum hold during power casts.

Uses:

The Naga is not for the faint-hearted or for scratching for small species; it is a true big-fish tool. It excels in heavy, rough-ground environments where bullying fish out of kelp and rocky snags is mandatory. It is the rod of choice for anglers traveling to Norway to target massive halibut with big fish baits. On domestic shores, it handles the harshest winter conditions, easily casting 6oz plus large squid or crab baits into strong headwinds and heavy surf while maintaining the backbone required to stop a double-figure cod in its tracks.

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Tronixpro Banzai Multi Tip Rod

Product Details:

The Banzai Multi Tip takes versatility to the absolute maximum. This three-piece continental-style blank is supplied with multiple interchangeable push-in tips, allowing the angler to completely alter the rod’s action and sensitivity on the fly based on the venue and the species. The rod is incredibly lightweight and forgiving, built on a high-modulus carbon blank that prioritizes sport and enjoyment over raw, brute force. The bright, high-visibility tips ensure that even the finest pluck from a shy-biting fish is registered instantly.

Uses:

This is the ultimate sporting rod for the fun side of lighter, clean-ground fishing using plain leads. It is explicitly designed for close-to-medium range estuary scratching (up to 80 yards out). It is an absolutely phenomenal tool for targeting summer species like sole, school bass, and bream. Because the interchangeable tips provide incredibly low resistance to the fish, it is the number one choice for targeting easily spooked species like mullet, ensuring they don’t feel the weight of the rod and drop the bait before you can set the hook.

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Tronixpro Banzai LC 8000 Reel

Product Details:

The Banzai LC (Long Cast) 8000 is a dedicated surfcasting fixed spool reel that redefines what anglers can expect at an affordable price point. It features a robust, corrosion-resistant graphite body and rotor designed to withstand the brutal saltwater environment. The reel is built around a buttery-smooth 9+1 stainless steel ball bearing system and features a slow oscillation gearing mechanism. This lays the line perfectly parallel on the shallow, tapered aluminum long-cast spool, drastically reducing friction during the cast. It is finished with a rapid-drag system for quick adjustments and a heavy-duty aluminum handle with a comfortable, ergonomic grip.

Uses:

Designed specifically for long-distance beach casting. When paired with either a traditional two-piece beachcaster or a longer three-piece continental rod, the Banzai LC 8000 allows anglers to hit the horizon with ease. The smooth drag system makes it highly capable of taming large, hard-fighting species like hounds and rays in the surf. It is an ideal workhorse reel for the frequent shore angler who requires maximum casting distance using either low-diameter monofilament or modern braided mainlines.

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Tronixpro Rig Winders

Product Details:

The product that helped put Tronixpro on the map. The Tronixpro Rig Winder is a simple, circular EVA foam disc engineered with a hollow plastic center and a raised outer lip. The high-density foam allows you to hook your rig’s hook securely into the winder without blunting the point, while the body allows you to wrap the rig body and snoods tightly and securely. They are color-coded, making it incredibly easy to organize your tackle box at a glance.

Uses:

Essential for the storage, protection, and organization of pre-tied sea fishing rigs. Whether you are tying complex three-hook flappers, clipped-down pennel rigs, or simple running ledgers, wrapping them on a Rig Winder ensures they remain entirely tangle-free. They are used by pleasure anglers to save time on the beach and by competition match anglers who need to swap out rigs in seconds to maximize their time with baits in the water.

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Tronixpro Baitex Tube & Bait Elastic

Product Details:

Tronixpro Baitex is a premium, ultra-fine, and incredibly strong bait elastic. It comes housed in a purpose-built plastic dispenser tube featuring a small exit hole and a secure cap. The tube prevents the spool of elastic from unraveling in your tackle box and completely protects it from fish slime, bait juices, and saltwater corrosion. The heavy version provides 250 meters of robust elastic designed to lock down large, slippery baits without cutting through them.

Uses:

Baitex is critical for perfect bait presentation. It is used to bind soft, fragile baits—such as peeler crab, mussel, lugworm, and razor clam—securely to the hook. This prevents the bait from flying off during the immense aerodynamic pressure of a power cast and stops nuisance fish and crabs from easily stripping the hook before your target species can find it. The dispenser tube allows you to apply tension and wrap the bait cleanly with one hand while holding the hook in the other.

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Tronixpro FAQs

Where is Tronixpro based?

Tronixpro (under the parent company TronixFishing) is proudly based in the UK, operating out of West Sussex. They distribute their gear across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, ensuring local anglers have gear built specifically for local waters.

Are Tronixpro rods good for beginners?

Absolutely. While Tronixpro produces elite, top-tier rods like the Competition Match range that run upwards of £400, they are equally famous for their entry-level and mid-range rods. Ranges like the Guerilla and Banzai offer incredible forgiveness, robust build quality, and excellent bite detection, allowing beginners to experience high performance at a very accessible price.

What is the difference between a traditional beachcaster and a continental rod?

Traditional UK beachcasters are typically two-piece rods, around 12ft to 14ft long, with a stiff, powerful butt section designed to pendulum cast heavy weights (6oz+) and large baits into rough seas. Continental rods, a style heavily championed by Tronixpro, are usually three pieces, much longer (14ft to 16ft+), and far lighter. They utilize a more flexible, spliced-in tip for superior bite detection and rely on a smooth overhead cast to propel lighter weights incredible distances.

Does Tronixpro gear come with a warranty at Gerry’s Fishing?

Yes. When you purchase a Tronixpro rod or reel from Gerry’s Fishing, you are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. For example, Tronixpro rods generally carry a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing rod faults from the original date of purchase (excluding general wear and tear on guides, reel seats, or shrink tube). Our team at Gerry’s is always on hand to assist with any post-purchase support you need